Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Can you proof read my resume I just wrote ?

asicsrocks2120 asked:


I am looking for an entry level electrical engineer position or a entry level test engineer position . This is what I have so far. Can you please tell me if I can improve anything , even if it’s a word.

SUMMARY Entry level electrical engineer with 4 years experience in circuit simulation, drawing and testing of electrical components. Problem solving skills include data base updates, interpretation of electrical specifications and resolving equipment malfunction. Ability to view technical problems and propose quick and accurate solutions

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Electronic Testing
? Read electrical specifications and achieved exceptional accuracy while producing schematics and results.
? Proficient with electronics test equipments -Oscilloscopes, Voltmeter, DMM etc.
?Responsible for drawing electrical schematics and conducting circuit simulation for checking error in values of components
?Expertise in Pspice, OrCAD, MatLab and VHDL Simili ( VHSIC Hardware Description Language)

PC Technician
?Maintained, analyzed and troubleshot computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals
?Updated a magnitude of confidential information on Vector 3.0 data base
?Repaired machines that processed digital conversion and microfilms used for archiving
?Part of the team that inventoried and logged over 500 computers.

Customer Service
?Handled over 100 customers daily assisting with updating credit cards, vehicle information and website inquiries.
?Worked with customers one-on-one in choosing the right electronics equipments for their homes and offices.
?Exceptional handling of difficult customers
?Contributed ideas which were implemented for improving overall performance and customer satisfaction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Presidential Life Insurance Company, Archival Technician, Nyack, NY 2007- 2008

E-Z Pass New York, Computer Specialist, Spring Valley, NY 2007

Job Electronics, Electronics Test Technician,India 1998-2000

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology, NY
B.S Electrical and Computer engineering, Dean’s list, Presidents list

ACTIVITIES

Member of IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Member of ACM, Association of Computing Machinery

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5 Responses to “Can you proof read my resume I just wrote ?”

Elvina T Says:
September 19th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

looks great to me!

anythingwilldo Says:
September 20th, 2009 at 3:47 am

I m assuming you would be attaching evidence of the skills you have mentioned in your summary or at least specific referees to substantiate them?

Using more dot point would make it easier to read (e.g. in the summary).

Ganesha Xi Says:
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:42 am

When saying what you did, you need to be consistant in all of your statements ending in -ing or -ed, such as reading, conducting, etc.

fjpoblam Says:
September 23rd, 2009 at 2:57 am

I won’t give you *technical* advice, just an English teacher’s advice. This will make it easier for a potential boss to read your resume!

Be terse. Use small words. Let large words earn their keep. Website usability specialist Steve Krug somewhat joked, but somewhat not, when he said words to this effect: “Eliminate half of what you say. Then eliminate half of what’s left.”

Two examples. In one place, you describe, “checking errors in values of components”. You could say “checking component value errors”. In another case you speak of “assisting with updating…” How about “helping them update…”

Always use the “active” voice instead of the “passive” voice! Use the smallest words possible. Large words don’t make you sound more sophisticated; they just make it more exhausting to read your work!

odin_soulsword Says:
September 26th, 2009 at 4:51 am

I’d simplify your summary, and focus on more examples, of actual project’s completed.

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